Lindogon Shrine, Simila, Cebu

Built by the congregation of the Marian Monks of the Eucharistic Adoration in 1998, the Shrine to Our Lady of Lindogon owes its fame not only for the sprawling castle-like structure in the middle of a lush farming mountainside, but also for its believed miracles during the height of an epidemic that killed many children in the area.The Marian Shrine stands in the hilly area of upper Lindogon in barangay Simala, Sibonga town, in the island of Cebu, in the Visayas- a gleaming white gem against the backdrop of green countryside.

DOH, FDCP, DOLE Issue Guidelines for Film and Audiovisual Work Amid COVID- 19

The Department of Health (DOH), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have joined forces to release guidelines for the resumption of production work and activities in the film and audiovisual industry amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.

Four PH Docu Projects To Be Showcased At Cannes Docs Online 2020

As film festivals around the world migrate their screenings into online platforms due to the pandemic, so do their various film markets and events. Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the renowned Cannes Film Festival, will be holding its 2020 edition online from June 22 to June 26. Considered one of the world’s largest film markets, Marche du Film intends for its online edition to recreate the market experience in Cannes by featuring live and real-time meetings, virtual screenings and booths, and more.

Film Development Council of the Philippines

Last weekend, 1,024 film reels from UPFI Film Center were finally turned over to the Philippine Film Archive of the Film Development Council of the Philippines for archiving, scanning, digitization, and possible restoration.

Almost Paradise

In November 2019, FilmPhilippines engaged with the international production ALMOST PARADISE, which was filmed entirely in Lapulapu City, Cebu. Electric Entertainment Inc., led by renowned Fil-Am Hollywood writer and producer Dean Devlin (Independence Day, Godzilla, Stargate, etc.) produced the television series, with the line production partnership of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.American actor Christian Kane (The Librarians, Leverage, Angel) stars in ALMOST PARADISE as Alex Walker, a former US DEA agent who was forced into early retirement.

FILMPH Incentives (FLIP) Suspended Under COVID19 Crisis

In its priority realignments for the balance of year 2020 in the light of the current Covid-19 crisis worldwide, the FilmPhilippines Office of the Film Development Council of the Philippines has suspended its Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP) effective April 30, 2020, and until further notice. The previous FLIP applications for its first cycle (complete submissions until April 30th ) will be processed as scheduled.

Philippines Launches Incentive Fund for ASEAN Films at Hong Kong FILMART Online 2021

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, APRIL 7, 2021 — With a plethora of diverse locations and an abundance of talented film and audiovisual professionals, the Philippines prides itself in being a viable overseas filming location as well as a booming production hub in the Southeast Asian region.

FDCP Supports DTI, DOLE & DOH for Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-001 on Safe Filming Protocols for Production Activities

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Department of Health (DOH) have issued Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-001 (JAO) on Health and Safety Protocols for the Conduct of Film and Audiovisual Production Shoots and Audiovisual Activities During COVID-19 Pandemic.

FDCP to Stage 5th Film Ambassadors' Night Online in Support of National Arts Month

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 — Despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Philippine Cinema was still able to gain various accolades in the global arena in 2020.

Berlinale Co-Production Market Calls for Applications for Online Visitors Programme 2021

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JANUARY 26, 2021 — For its second year of participating at the Berlinale Co-Production Market of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)